5.
Starting the Machine:
a. Stop tractor engine, set park
brake, remove ignition key and
wait for all moving parts to stop
before dismounting.
b. Close the choke if the engine is
cold.
c. Move the throttle to its 1/4 throt-
tle position.
d. Open the fuel supply valve.
e. Pull sharply on the starting rope
to start engine..
f. Run the engine for a few minutes
to allow it to warm.
g. Gradually open the choke.
h. Increase engine speed to 3/4
throttle.
i. Lower stabilizers and proceed
with work.
6.
Stopping:
a. Clamp grapple to trailer frame or
log.
b. Slow engine RPM.
c. Stop engine using ignition
switch.
7.
Emergency Stopping:
Stop machine engine if an emer-
gency occurs. Correct emergency
situation before starting engine and
resuming work.
Fig. STARTING/STOPPING
Empty
Loaded